Minnehaha County Commission approves $1.28 million in bills, multiple personnel actions and extends COVID sick leave At its Dec. 7 meeting the Minnehaha County Commission approved $1,277,826.53 in vouchers, authorized numerous hires, promotions and step increases, continued extended COVID‑related sick leave through May 31, 2022, and recommended a 5% salary increase for several elected officials.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved over $1.27 million in bills and a series of significant personnel changes, all while extending COVID-related sick leave through May 2022!

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Committee reviews FAME under GEA; adopts acknowledgment and affirms quasi‑independent oversight The Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development reviewed the Finance Authority of Maine’s eight‑year evaluation under the State Government Evaluation Act, heard FAME leaders outline program scale and student‑aid impacts, and voted to adopt a draft letter acknowledging the review and to find FAME met quasi‑independent entity expectations.

The Finance Authority of Maine has facilitated an impressive $2.5 billion in financing for local businesses, proving to be a cornerstone of the state's economic growth.

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DuPage County committee approves $39,346.76 increase for Naperville Road–Route 38 intersection study The DuPage County Transportation Committee approved an amendment raising a Transystems preliminary engineering contract by $39,346.76 to $458,750.78 for intersection improvements at Naperville Road and Illinois Route 38; staff cited COVID delays, scope growth and IDOT coordination for the cost increase.

DuPage County's Transportation Committee has approved a significant $39,346.76 increase for vital intersection improvements at Naperville Road and Route 38, citing pandemic delays and rising costs.

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Congresswoman Charged With Stealing Covid Relief Funds Caught Editing Out A $100K Ring From Photos Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing fresh scrutiny after social media users noticed a glaring detail missing from a photo she shared… The post Congresswoman Charged With Stealing Covid Relief Funds Caught Editing Out A $100K Ring From Photos appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Congresswoman Charged With Stealing Covid Relief Funds Caught Editing Out A $100K Ring From Photos: Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is facing fresh scrutiny after social media users noticed a glaring… #Congresswoman #SheilaCherfilusMcCormick #CovidRelief #Scandal #PoliticalNews

Part 2 of Fran Quigley's 3-part series shows the real impact of COVID relief: expanded unemployment, Child Tax Credits, eviction protections, and food assistance drove poverty and hunger to record lows and saved lives - before corporate pressure shut it down.

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Executive Appropriations Committee recommends federal and nonfederal grants package; COVID spending largely obligated The committee heard reports from GOPB staff showing COVID‑related allocations are largely obligated, with roughly $226 million left to spend through December 2026, and recommended nine grants requiring EAC approval that include $3.6 million in state matching funds and a $220,000 nonfederal award.

The Executive Appropriations Committee has greenlit a crucial package of grants as COVID-related funding nears its deadline, with $226 million still available for vital water projects.

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Billings School District Budget Discusses State Funding and COVID Relief Utilization District highlights efficient COVID fund use and state contributions for upcoming projects.

Billings School District is making strategic financial moves to enhance local education, but concerns about equitable funding for larger districts remain at the forefront.

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Prescott Cares Program Discusses Allocation of COVID Relief Funds Two guests provide insights on the Prescott Cares program and its COVID funding.

The Prescott Cares program is transforming lives with COVID relief funds, showcasing innovative projects that uplift our community.

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Federal reversal reopens access to COVID relief funds for Selma schools, others BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Selma City Schools may still receive the full $4 million in federal pandemic relief funding it lost access to earlier this year, after the U.S. Department of Education reversed course on a March 28 decision that had halted the disbursement of remaining funds.  The change allows the reimbursement process to resume while […] The post Federal reversal reopens access to COVID relief funds for Selma schools, others appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Connecticut submits COVID fund project requests amid federal review delays Connecticut awaits federal response on 11 COVID fund project extension requests.

Connecticut's education board is on the edge of a funding breakthrough as they navigate federal delays and court rulings that could shape the future of their COVID relief projects.

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City Council discusses reallocating $407K in COVID funds for sidewalk improvements Council members review alternative projects for COVID-related funding to enhance pedestrian safety.

The Bellflower City Council is rethinking how to spend $407,000 in COVID funds, aiming to prioritize pedestrian safety over a controversial sidewalk project.

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Trump Cuts $22.6M in COVID School Aid—Kansas Leaders Demand It Back - #WorldEye

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Federal education department change puts $4M in Selma COVID relief at risk BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Selma City Schools could lose nearly $4 million in pandemic relief funding after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon abruptly ended what states believed was an extension for spending the last of the nation’s K-12 COVID aid.  The decision caught many state education officials off guard, especially those who thought they had […] The post Federal education department change puts $4M in Selma COVID relief at risk appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Hospital finances rebound with $3M COVID relief and renegotiated Blue Cross contract Hospital secures $3M employee retention credit and finalizes contract with Premier Blue Cross.

Petersburg Borough Hospital is on the path to financial recovery, securing a $3 million relief fund while navigating increases in expenses and renegotiating key contracts.

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🏢 Small business loans to keep dreams alive
📈 Enhanced unemployment benefits for those who needed it most

A reminder of how resilience and action kept us moving forward. 🌍💙
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BREAKING: @usedgov just announced new #HEERF funds available to all students in #highered 🍎, regardless of #immigration status.

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BREAKING: @usedgov just announced new #HEERF funds available to all students in #highered 🍎, regardless of #immigration status.

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